Minnesota Primary Dents Isolationist Stand in Foreign Policy Debate
Washington observers say Milne election signals bipartisan shift as Minnesota primary clears isolationist doubts. Thye and Stassen backed international cooperation, with Vandenberg and Austin cited as leading bipartisans in pushing the United Nations Charter and intergovernmental credits. Shipstead’s defeat marks a GOP gain in prestige and a move away from prewar nonintervention.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Congress
Capitol Hill
Middle West
Minnesota
Thye
Harold Stamen
Republican Party
House of Representives
Foan
Siassen
Vandenberg
Michigan
Austin
Vermont
Senate
Pearl Harbor
United States
Europe
Hitler
Messrs
Stassen
United Nations
Shipstead
Public Forum Letters Clash Over Liquor Ads
Readers in Seth, W V, debate liquor advertising in newspapers. Whitlatch and Donovan exchange strong views on ads in Christian homes, the role of editors, and whether liquor ads influence readers. The exchange also cites Bible verses and provokes counterarguments about reader preference and press responsibility.
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Whitlatch
Frank Donovan
Seth
W. Va
Donovan
Dentovan
Woitlateh
Donova
Corovan T
Massenger
Whitlaich
Doe B. Maffeit
Sundas
Athens area churches schedule summer worship and events
Area church notices list services across denominations in Athens and nearby towns. Highlights include morning worship led by guest preachers at First Methodist, Christian Science, Presbyterian and Baptist churches, plus youth fellowships, midweek meetings, and camp events at Coolville Camp Ground and Grove Camp.
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First Methodist
Jan Atgentuve
Paul Baker
Methodist Children’s Home
Worthington
Ohio
Irma Voigt
Park Place
Gilbert Courtney
Harold F. Kelioge
Dela Sigma Wheta
Delayed Boom Hits Athens Real Estate and Housing
Athens faces an inflationary housing surge as population returns from wartime relocations. With Ohio University expanding and new faculty arriving, demand outstrips supply, pushing prices higher while builders and suppliers fail to mobilize. Speculators risk losses as the market adjusts from wartime shortages.
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Athens
West Virginia Ordnance Works
Ohio University
End of an Era as Sidney Hillman Dies
The death of Sidney Hillman, longtime Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America leader and pivotal PAC figure, signals a shift in American political thinking. His name linked to the Roosevelt era and New Deal bravado, his passing marks an end of the radical, turbulent period he helped define.
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Sidney Hillman
Political Action Committee
America
Hillman
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Sidney
Roosevelt
Chicago
CIO
Republic
Dewey
Bricker
GOP
Hannegan
Democratic Party
New Deal
Delatachie
Mr. Hillman
Jiabar
Schools of Political Action spread from Washington to the Midwest and Coast
Peter Edson reports the National Citizens' Political Action Committee plans “Schools of Political Action” in Chicago and Los Angeles after a successful Washington launch. The three day courses charged $12 each with extra costs, and speakers included Alexander Whitney and Dr. Frank Ringdan as funds were raised for PAC operations.
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Washington
National Citizens’ Political Action Committee
Midwest
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Los Angeles
PAC
Lew Frank, Jr
Detroit
DAC
Ballroooms
Frank Ringdan
Alexander F. Whitney
Brotherhood of Railway
BRT
Whitnes
Tierin
Florida
CIO Pere Acerca
Nahmnal Association of Manufacturers
Patient Romance and Nurse Words Amid Hospital Scenes
A nurse relays patient Ronald Virgil’s fragile recovery after a feeding tube removal. He expresses relief at eating softly and hints at love for a visiting woman as Sally arranges rest and plans for a future visit, with family emotions threading through the hospital day.
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Sally
Ronald Virgil
Miles Cntild
Virgil
Calldo Osee
Fragmented confession quoted in Washington letter
A damaged OCR passage recounts a signed note from Washington read by Tess and mentions a tension between Amy and others. Margaret Adams encounters the scene as the reading for dining room unfolds, with a letter in hand implying surprising news.
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Margaret Adams
Newa
Washington
Tess
Fred Preston France Returns to Athens High School
Fred L. Ted Preston France returns to Athens to teach modern languages at Athens High School after a year at Harvard where he earned an M A. He then studied at the Ercole Normale in Macon France before resuming teaching duties.
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Fred L
Ted” Preston France
Athens
I 2
J. F
Harvard
France
Ercole Normale d’ Institens
Macon
Prophets of Doom Discuss War End and OPA Fate
A fragmented reminiscence from Middletown files debates postwar unemployment fears and the fate of the OPA. The dialogue covers shifting policies, free enterprise versus central planning, and a personal engagement revealing family approval in a wartime era context.
Point Pleasant Fire Department Notes 150th Celebration
Point Pleasant’s 150th anniversary celebration draws letters of praise from Chicago to Strouts. A report to the Volunteers Department shows receipts of 2,664.76 and expenditures of 2,583.46, net loss 18.64, excluding 200 donated by local unions for the Charleston Band trip. band did not perform, unions’ refund decision pending. The fire department awarded 25 to Middleport for best parade truck, but judges missed the mark. secretary to send thanks letters to winners and other departments.
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Point Pleasant
Robert J. Heslop
Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
Strouts
Charleston
Middleport
S Indianapolis to Europe S.S. Brems passage and local affairs
Miss Dorothy Stutz and Miss Doris Henry relatives in Athens aboard S S Brems sailing to Europe dated July 4. Stulebaker Ball team defeated by Hewitt Banden nine with Adams pitching for Hewitt Boden and Christy brothers for the inc sakers. Myers Yo Cooper of Cincinnati. Republican candidate for governor spoke before Rotary Kiwanis and Athens citizens.
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Dorothy Stutz
Doris Henry Wherl
Athens
S. S. Brems
Europe
Stulebaker
Hewitt- Banden
Adams
Hewitt-Boden
J. Chrsty
K. Christy
inc.+ sakers
Myers Yo Cooper
Cincinnati
Rotary and
Kiwanis Clubs
Citizens of
aArhens
Radio Highlights and Boxing Promoter Plans
New TV receivers may ease NBCs lack of fresh programming after the Louis Conn fight. Promoter Mike Jacobs is said to plan added bouts and NBC telecasts on Friday nights including Rock holds and heavyweight clashes. NBC CBS and ABC schedule music drama and mystery programs with boxing results and entertainment notes for the week.
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New York
Louis-Conn
NBC
Rocky Janeva
Tony Zale
Logis
Tami Mauriella
Mike Jacobs
NBC -T
Paul Lavalle
ABC
FBI
Haut
Ray Robinson
Tommy Dorsey
Real Estate Transfers in Gallia County Reported
Gallia County records list transfers including Jennie Haistop to Pearl Langing for 63 acres in Greenfield Township and Celesta Switzer for 89 acres in Spring Held Township. Worman wills transfer three acres in Springfield Township to Nell Worman, then Nell Worman to Ray Neal. Ruby Wright sells 50 acres in Huntington Township to R L Weese. Also noted was a Tuesday return to home for Mrs M Borden and her husband to Charles and Homer Smith and Lucille Saunders’ portion of a lot near Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis.
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Galvipolis
Gallia County
Jennie Haistop
Pearl Langing
Greenfield Township
Leslie White Ta Lewis Mi
Celesta Switzer
John J. Worman
Will
Nell Worman
Springfield Township
Ray Neal
Ruby Wright
R. L. Weese
Ares
Huntington Township
Jonah
Jonah Point Pleasant
Fines for Speeding Reckless Driving and Related Offenses
Kenneth E. Gray of South Charleston paid $10 and costs for speeding in Route 17 after arrest by State Trooper H. D. Coyner. Claude William Fields of Hartford pleaded guilty to reckless driving on Route 62 with a $25 fine and costs. Several others faced intoxication and related charges with fines and short terms. Harry Hickman faced non support and was jailed for one year or until bond posted.
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Point Pleasant
Kenneth E. Gray
South Charleston
H. D. Coyner
Coyner
Claude William Fields
Hartford
Fields
Claude Warienburg
Harry
Tarst
Nelson Greenlee
Morrison
Harry Hickman
Lois Hickman
Hickman
Mason Counx
Driver Tests Slated For Thursday In West Virginia
West Virginia State Police will hold driver examinations Thursday July 18 led by Trooper Harry D. Caer. The last regular exam day was July 4 and no tests were held since. Local officers at the scene may arrest drivers without valid license plates. the ten day extension for new plates expired Wednesday.
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Point Pleasant
Paul F. Thomas
West Virginia
Harry D. Caer
Cie Esen
Week Designated for Vet Opportunity in Mason County
The week of July 8 13 is Veterans Opportunity Week announced by Miss Leota B Kelley Sr interviewer for the United States Employment Service. Employers in Mason County are urged to list jobs with USES at 221 Sixth St. From January 1946 through June 1946 the local office placed 327 applicants with employers in Mason County, 153 of whom were veterans. twenty five veterans were partially disabled.
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Point Pleasant
Leota B. Kelley
United States Employment Service
Mason County
Sixth St
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First Baptist
G. C. Gorby
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HR. Williams
Elder &. S. Lennington
Mariatta Church of Christ
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O. M. Atve
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Whelsonville
Airline Christian
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Columbus
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Young People's Oper Forum
New Marshfield Church OF Christ School
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Rex
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Logan
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Lord
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Albany
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Re Deeter
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Norm M. Awe
Calas Moats
Peter Edson
By Lucy Agnes Hancock
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Mathers
Fred
Dechert
Thor Olson
Famil
Barbara Dea McNinsky
Martha Tsanell Cottingham
Carolyn Hapaims
Martha Lou Douler
Jane Frame
Doris Baushman Teft
Camp Ken- Jackery
Prophets of Doom
Canpehart
Obie University
the Messenger
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Coe
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